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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.72, 1,040.94 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.72, 1,040.94 and 260.82 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.72 : 1,040.94 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.72/1,040.94 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.72x = 1,040.94 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.72x = 271,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,497.97/693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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